Be The Torch

In Spring of 2007 I made a choice that would alter my world in ways I could have never expected. 

While playing football in college and professionally, I had to work my butt off to keep my weight on.…

The current state of the world has us facing a lot of uncertainty about what the future will look like. As it stands, this unique place in time has many people weighing what is most important in life…

As a former athlete, I have had my share of highs and lows. Struggles and success. As athletes we are not given the playbook for finding fulfillment in life after sports. 

We have a fire, a drive and…

In our current society where so many are seeking results and success immediately, there are constant reminders that patience will always win out.

Combine patience with consistent action, doing the ri…

Marques Ogden was a successful student-athlete at Howard University who followed in the footsteps of his Father and his NFL Hall of Fame Brother and played football in the NFL for six years. 

He alwa…

"What's wrong with me?" 

A question I have asked myself more times than I can count since retiring as a competitive athlete. 

I was stuck. Lost. Unsure of my identity and who I really was. 

Can you r…

Jarrod Barnes was the first NCAA Division I football player in history to be enrolled in a Doctorate program at school while on an active football roster. He new football would go only so far. 

Howev…

As an athlete you sought out a challenge, wrote your goals out, found a guide (Coach) to help you plan and take the action necessary to implement and accomplish your goals. 

Where many of us get hung…

Could you imagine giving up your life's dream, something you have worked your entire life for, in order to serve your life's true purpose? 

My guest on Episode 25 is former Major League Baseball play…

Are you a former athlete who struggles with what truly fulfills you in your life after sports? 

Me too!

Jobs, relationships, family, money, material things are common things to have, but fulfillment,…

Breakups are never easy, wouldn't you agree? 

Like me, I am sure you have been through some really tough one's in your day, however as a former athlete have you ever considered breaking up with your …

When on a sports team we are fortunate to have a coaching staff to provide structure, feedback and solutions to challenges. In life, we have to be the athlete and the coach, at the same time. 

Here a…

If you think your drive for greatness runs high, wait until you hear from my guest on Episode 21.

Elyse Ping Medvigy is a West Point graduate, Army Veteran and the first female active duty soldier to…

Far too often our dreams never make it down on paper let alone put into action because the fear of failing consumes us. Even if we do take a step toward our vision we often pack a Plan B for the ride…

Has-Been. Weekend Warrior. Re-living the glory days. Names and phrases often given to former athletes who are trying to hang on to who they once were. 

Do you miss being an athlete? Still trying to h…

For most of us, it's easy to blend into the crowd. We can step outside and be virtually invisible simply walking down the street.  My guest on Episode 18, James Donaldson however, does not have that …

If you are trying to figure out what you are best at, and how to align that with your purpose and career, then this is a GREAT episode for you. Jen Mueller is a self-proclaimed talker. It's a gift sh…

"We don't know our own path. We don't know the plan." Yogi Roth is a New York Times best selling author, filmmaker, broadcaster, and incredible human being. Learn more and listen to other episodes at

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Jay Dobyns is a New York Times Best Selling author, sought after speaker, actor, and one of the most genuine bad ass dudes you will ever come across. I am all about taking risks, however there is tak…

Yes, I know you are scared. If you're not, you should be. Fear can cripple us or push us. If you are not fearing anything, when is NOW a good time for you to set goals that scare you enough to take a…